An embodiment provides a method for managing a hydrocarbon asset. The method includes creating an interactive community of agents, wherein each agent comprises code and functional data structures configured to direct a processor to access resource on a network. At least one of the agents is configured to be a workflow agent, wherein the workflow agent is configured to pursue a plan to accomplish a goal. The workflow agent is provided with sensors to determine environmental conditions. The workflow agent is provided with the ability to communicate with other intelligent agents. The workflow agent is configured to select the plan based, at least in part, on information obtained from the sensors.
申请公布号
CA2808519(A1)
申请公布日期
2012.04.26
申请号
CA20112808519
申请日期
2011.07.25
申请人
EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY
发明人
EL-BAKRY, AMR;BECKER, KELLY E.;CRAWFORD, MARK L.;HOLLOWAY, BRYCE A.;MORRELL, GLENN O.;PECZAK, PAWEL;SONG, LIMIN;USADI, ADAM K.